How do you introduce a boyfriend to a dysfunctional family?

[annie n]

So my bf and I have been together for 6 months and everything has been going great. We are very serious, completely honest with each other at all times, and have not had any major problems or issues. I've met his family and they are very welcoming and a very loving family. Now the time has come to introduce to my dysfunctional family...VERY DYSFUNCTIONAL. What is the best way to prepare him for this and not scare him away from future family functions forever?

 

[Douglas D]

The truth will set you free.

If he comes from a secure family environment then he will be as prepared as he can ever be to meet your dysfunctional family.

I think you need to have a little faith in yourself. He is supposed to be there for YOU.
If he is easily scared away by your family then it is likely that you never had him there for you in the first place.

 

[spinster wife]

Every family is dysfunctional. If he judges you because of your family then he isn't worth having around.

 

[Amy]

be honest be funny about it I have the same situation my I was so afraid for my husband to meet my family but here we are 13 years later he does think they are nuts but he deals with it because he loves me

 

[Dobby's Sock]

Best thing to do in this situation is use humor. Say stuff like "my family is a little nuts, be prepared.", "i hope they dont scare you off..haha"

Hope this helps!

 

[. .]

Oh dear! I have been down this road. Haha! My family is very disfunctional as well, like extrmemely. I just told my boyfriend flat out "baby my family is very insane, you will hear TONS or cussing, hitting, food flying, screaming, yelling and insanity. Just ignore it and impress my mom." Just tell your boyfriend that your family is disfunctional, it's better to tell him than him to be scared.